Non-payment of salary is an offence under the Employment Act, and an employer who fails to pay can be fined between S$3,000 and S$15,000, jailed for up to 6 months, or both, with penalties doubled for repeat offenders. As an employee, you can file a salary claim through the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM), which will first attempt mediation before referring unresolved disputes to the Employment Claims Tribunal. Acting quickly matters, since claims are subject to strict time limits and monetary caps.
Quick Question
What Happens if My Employer Doesn’t Pay My Salary?
The short answer
Quick answer
Non-payment of salary is an offence under the Employment Act, and an employer who fails to pay can be fined between S$3,000 and S$15,000, jailed for up to 6 months, or both, with penalties doubled for repeat offenders.
General information only. This answer does not constitute legal advice. The appropriate response depends on the facts and circumstances of each matter.